Easy Crispy Rosemary Garlic Air Fryer Gnocchi
If you're craving a quick, crispy, and savory side dish, this Easy Crispy Rosemary Garlic Air Fryer Gnocchi is the perfect recipe! With golden edges, soft centers, and an irresistible blend of rosemary and garlic, this dish delivers all the cozy flavors of fall in just minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265kcal
Equipment
- 1 air fryer and basket
- 1 medium pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi shelf-stable or frozen (shelf-stable preferred)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional sauce for dipping such as marinara or pesto
Instructions
- For best results, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray the basket with cooking spray such as avocado oil spray or olive oil spray.
- While the air fryer is preheating, cook the avocado oil mixture. Over medium heat, add avocado oil, garlic, and rosemary to a pan. Stir constantly for two minutes or so. You do not want the garlic to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss it until the gnocchi are evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned gnocchi on the greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Sprinkle with additional salt and cook in the preheated air fryer for 11-14 minutes, if using shelf-stable gnocchi, or 13-16 minutes if using frozen gnocchi. *Do not thaw frozen gnocchi.The key is to cook the gnocchi until golden brown but not burnt. Please note: toss the gnocchi at the halfway point. You may want to toss it over a cutting board because it can get messy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite pasta sauce.
Notes
Storage:
The best way to enjoy this vegan gnocchi is to eat it right away. However, if you would like to save leftovers, place them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to two days.
To reheat, place the leftover gnocchi back onto an oiled air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 4-6 minutes.
Tips + Modifications:
For even crispiness, give the air fryer basket a shake halfway through cooking. This helps the gnocchi brown evenly on all sides.
Cook in a single layer for best results. If the pieces overlap, they will steam instead of being crisp.
Serve over sautéed spinach, roasted vegetables, or toss with pesto. Pairing it with your Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce also makes a simple and cozy dinner.
Air fryer gnocchi is crispiest right after cooking. Leftovers will not turn out as crispy, but will still taste great.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 4mg